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Painting stands should not even be cosidered on anything other then a 100% stationary kit. If you gig at all, they will chip.

Powdercoating is the way to go, but to do it right will be VERY expensive. It requires sandblasting the chrome off and dissasembling the stands completley, then cleaning the holes and threads and reassembling. Powdercoting is MUCH more durable then paint and while its not chip proof, it will not wear through like paint will. I priced out having stands done and was told around $125.00-$150.00 per stand.

It would be far cheaper to simply order any of the Pearl stands in black. They come plated which is very durable as well but it too is NOT chip proof. Even with a 40% upcharge it would still be less then having them coated.

One other problem I've noticed even with plated chrome is the tendency to rust if improperly cared for. I learned the hard way with my old Pacific double pedals, which had rust spots all over them before I cleaned them and sold them. You can bet I'm taking care of my Cobras.